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Runway — AI Video Tool

Review star icon 3.5 (from 3,015 reviews)
Ranking star icon Rated #25 in AI Video Tools
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What is Runway?

Runway is an AI-powered video generation tool that allows filmmakers and content creators to produce videos from text descriptions or transform existing footage. It offers features like text-to-video generation, video-to-video transformation, and image-to-video creation, enabling storytellers to bring their ideas to life without extensive technical knowledge or resources.

What sets Runway apart?

Runway stands out with its motion brush feature, allowing filmmakers to direct movement within generated scenes. This tool particularly aids independent creators working with tight budgets, enabling them to produce high-quality visual effects for their projects. Runway's approach focuses on preserving the filmmaker's creative vision while leveraging AI assistance in the production process.

Runway Use Cases

  • Generate video from text
  • Transform existing videos
  • Create cinematic scenes
  • Edit videos with AI

Who uses Runway?

Features and Benefits

  • Feature icon Text to Video
    Create videos from text prompts, allowing you to generate visual content based on written descriptions.
  • Feature icon Image to Video
    Transform still images into motion videos, enabling you to bring static visuals to life.
  • Feature icon Video to Video
    Modify existing videos using text prompts or image references, offering options to alter the style or content of your footage.
  • Feature icon Motion Controls
    Apply specific movements and camera directions to your generated videos, providing more control over the final output.
  • Feature icon AI Training
    Create custom AI models for generating specific styles, characters, or visual elements tailored to your needs.

Runway Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Circle checkmark icon Allows creation of AI-generated videos from text prompts
  • Circle checkmark icon Offers high-resolution 4K video generation
  • Circle checkmark icon Provides an easy-to-use interface accessible even for beginners
  • Circle checkmark icon Enables seamless asset transfer between mobile and desktop
  • Circle checkmark icon Features regular updates with new capabilities
Cons
  • Cross icon Expensive pricing, especially for unlimited video generation
  • Cross icon Inconsistent prompt following and output quality
  • Cross icon Limited free generation credits
  • Cross icon Strict content moderation can lead to account suspensions
  • Cross icon App stability issues, particularly with high-resolution inputs

Pricing

Basic Price not available
  • Circle check icon 125 one-time credits
  • Circle check icon Gen-1 (Video to Video) up to 4 sec
  • Circle check icon Gen-2 (Text to Video and Image to Video) up to 16 sec via Extend Video
  • Circle check icon 3 video projects
  • Circle check icon 5GB assets
  • Circle check icon Video editor exports in 720p
  • Circle check icon Limited image export options
Standard $12/mo
  • Circle check icon 625 credits/month
  • Circle check icon Gen-3 Alpha (Text to Video) up to 10 sec
  • Circle check icon Upscale resolution in Gen-1 and Gen-2
  • Circle check icon Remove watermarks in Gen-1, Gen-2 and Gen-3 Alpha
  • Circle check icon Gen-1 (Video to Video) up to 15 sec
  • Circle check icon Gen-2 (Text to Video and Image to Video) up to 16 sec via Extend Video
  • Circle check icon Unlimited video editor projects
  • Circle check icon 100GB assets
  • Circle check icon Video editor exports in 4K & Green Screen alpha matte
  • Circle check icon 2K image exports and full 3D texture options
  • Circle check icon Train custom AI generators (1 training included with plan)
Pro $28/mo
  • Circle check icon 2250 credits/month
  • Circle check icon Gen-3 Alpha (Text to Video) up to 10 sec
  • Circle check icon Upscale resolution in Gen-1 and Gen-2
  • Circle check icon Remove watermarks in Gen-1, Gen-2 and Gen-3 Alpha
  • Circle check icon Gen-1 (Video to Video) up to 15 sec
  • Circle check icon Gen-2 (Text to Video and Image to Video) up to 16 sec via Extend Video
  • Circle check icon Unlimited video editor projects
  • Circle check icon 500GB assets
  • Circle check icon All video editor exports from Standard, plus PNG & ProRes for video editor compositions
  • Circle check icon All image exports from Standard, plus PNG & ProRes
  • Circle check icon Train custom AI generators (1 training included with plan)
  • Circle check icon Create custom voices for Lip Sync and Text-to-Speech
Unlimited $76/mo
  • Circle check icon Unlimited video generations
  • Circle check icon All Pro Plan features
  • Circle check icon Unlimited generations of Gen-1, Gen-2 and Gen-3 Alpha in Explore Mode at relaxed rate
  • Circle check icon 2250 credits/month in Credits Mode for faster generations
Enterprise Price not available
  • Circle check icon Scalable for large organizations
  • Circle check icon Single sign-on
  • Circle check icon Custom credit amounts
  • Circle check icon Custom storage
  • Circle check icon Model customizations
  • Circle check icon Configurable teamspaces to segment and organize assets
  • Circle check icon Advanced security and compliance
  • Circle check icon Enterprise-wide onboarding
  • Circle check icon Ongoing success program
  • Circle check icon Priority support
  • Circle check icon Integration with internal tools
  • Circle check icon Workspace Analytics
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